Map of Burleigh County, North Dakota

Burleigh County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 98,458, making it the second-most populous county in North Dakota. Its county seat is Bismarck, the state capital. The county was named for Dakota Territory political figure Walter A. Burleigh.

Burleigh County overview:
Name:Burleigh County
FIPS code:38-015
State:North Dakota
Founded:1873
Named for:Walter A. Burleigh
Seat:Bismarck
Largest city:Bismarck
Total Area:1,668 sq mi (4,320 km²)
Land Area:1,633 sq mi (4,230 km²)
Total Population:98,458
Population Density:59/sq mi (23/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.burleigh.nd.us

Burleigh County location map. Where is Burleigh County?

Burleigh County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Burleigh County.
Location of Burleigh County in the the United States.
Burleigh County location on the North Dakota map. Where is Burleigh County.
Location of Burleigh County in North Dakota.

History

The territorial legislature created Burleigh County on January 4, 1873, annexing territory from Buffalo County. Burleigh was not organized at that time, but the organization was effected on July 16, 1873. Its boundaries were altered in 1879, 1881, 1883, and twice in 1885.

Burleigh County is included in the Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area, commonly called “Bismarck–Mandan”.

Burleigh County Road Map

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Street map of Burleigh County, North Dakota. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Burleigh Countypolitical map.

Geography

The Missouri River flows south-southeasterly along the lower west boundary line of Burleigh County. The central part of the county is drained by south-flowing creeks. The county terrain consists of semi-arid low rolling hills, partially devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south, and its western portion also slopes to the river valley. The terrain’s highest point is on the upper portion of the east boundary line, at 2,060′ (628m) ASL. The county has a total area of 1,668 square miles (4,320 km), of which 1,633 square miles (4,230 km) is land and 36 square miles (93 km) (2.1%) is water.

Major highways

  • I-94
  • US 83
  • ND 14
  • ND 36
  • ND 41
  • ND 1804

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

  • Arena State Game Management Area
  • Bunker Lake State Game Management Area
  • Canfield Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Florence Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge (part)
  • Sibley Nature Park
  • Wilton Mine State Game Management Area (part)

Lakes

  • Bunce Lake
  • Bunker Lake
  • Clear Lake
  • Florence Lake
  • Grass Lake
  • Harriet Lake
  • Horseshoe Lake
  • Lonetree Lake
  • Long Lake
  • Mitchell Lake
  • New Johns Lake (part)
  • O’Brien Lake
  • Pelican Lake
  • Rice Lake

Burleigh County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Burleigh County, North Dakota
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Burleigh County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Burleigh County, North Dakota
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Burleigh County Outline Map

Outline Map of Burleigh County, North Dakota
Burleigh County outline map.
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